Officials say if this rate continues, hospitals could exceed capacity in three weeks. I just spoke with the nurse at Regional Medical center in East San Jose who says the unit are nearing capacity and she expects it could reach capacity in the coming days. She also says more than half the patients in the icu are covid19 patients. That nurse is concerned about the rise in hospitalizations, calling it troubling and unsure what caused the spike. The hospital is prepared if there is another surge, with enough personal protective equipment and if needed, the hospital will open up another unit. I feel prepared, i feel fatigued, i feel a little discouraged. I feel a little dcc vu. We also spoke to an Infectious Disease specialist who says for the first time at ucsf, hospitalizations doubled in the last two days. He calls that a breathtaking pace. Icu beds have not been overwhelmed yet. Health officials are encouraged by news of a vaccine, but they say in the meantime, people need to continue
At this point we do not know what led up to the stabbing and we have no information on a possible suspect. We are working to find out more and we will bring you the latest information as we get it. Back to the coronavirus pandemic, some counties are seeing sharp rises in the number of hospitalizations. If rates continue to climb hospitals could exceed capacity. This week california recorded its highest number of cases since the start of the pandemic. They reported 15,000 new cases on saturday. That is the first time that many people have been hospitalized since mid august. Smith is here now after talking with healthcare workers about the new numbers. Reporter the resounding message is hospitals are able to treat patients now but if cases continue to rise at the same rate, hospitals will become overwhelmed. As the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise, hospitals in the area are seeing the impacts. Our unit is approaching full capacity for coronavirus patients. Reporter Regional M
Back and brown by rejecting the racist Police Officer contract renegotiation and hold a public hearing. I have been an essential worker providing medical care to protect lives of san franciscans. It is an insultuled negotiate with Police Officer association that has disregard for the lives of san franciscans. A recent study found violent misconduct increased 40 after a Supreme Court ruling allowed the unionizing. This has rejected prohibiting officers from shooting at moving cars which is how Jessica Williams was murdered in 2016 and the restraint which killed garner in new york. They threatened a lawsuit weeks after the killing of george floyd. This summer tens of thousands of people demanded the end of Police Violence. Negotiations need to be held so community can get in put. Poa policies are life and death. The contract has to introduce concessions to the contract. When cities like chicago ask for disciplinary concessions why is San Francisco not asking and another Police Killing le
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Authorizing highway, bridge, aviation, and waterway projects. Members are working on 170 amendments. They plan to complete work on those amendments around midday today. That will be followed by a vote on final passage of the package. Live coverage now here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, thank you for giving day. Other we ask your continued protection empowerment of those who tend to the sick and those who medical solutions to this dangerous pandemic. The work of the house these last few days to votes. Wo upport for the department of agriculture. During these times Food Production and delivery and the many e been among challenges facing our nation. Whatever the particulars of this may it proceed through the legislative process ultimately help the benefit of all americans. We ask, also, your continued protection and empowerment of hose who live heroic lives d